the damsel in distress

Kjerstin was not provided a script or even any details of the film beyond that her role would be that of 'the victim', which despite little actual screen time or any lines whatsoever she was assured was integral to the plot and 'high-exposure'. For a first-time actress with a strong accent, Kjerstin thought that the best she could expect to be was 'a dumb blonde who trusts the wrong people and ends up with more than she can handle', which she assumed described the character.